Local History Month - Spotlight Tour Of The Blaydon Races

The Blaydon Races by William C. Irving (1866-1943) illustrates one of the most celebrated sporting events in the North East's history; the 1862 meeting made famous by Geordie Ridley’s song ‘The Blaydon Races’.

As part of Local History Month, join members of Gateshead University of the Third Age for an introduction to this painting.

Discover more about this action-packed scene, find out about some of the characters who inhabit it, and enjoy refreshments in the gallery.